This is the basic grading rubric for online responses. Each response will be graded on a scale of 1-10 based off the criteria below.
10-9- The response has several well-developed paragraphs and gives a clear detailed answer to the question. No spelling or grammar errors are present. The response is original, uses text connections and SPECIFIC (CONCRETE) EXAMPLES. There is specific reference to the author's tone and purpose.
8-7- The response is somewhat detailed, but still uses SPECIFIC (CONCRETE) EXAMPLES. Few spelling or grammar errors are present. It may not make relevant text connections.
6-5- The response merely repeats what someone else has already said and has very little originality. Spelling and grammar errors may be present, there are irrelevant text connections and/or uses little to no SPECIFIC (CONCRETE) EXAMPLES .
4-3- The response is unoriginal and merely repeats what someone has already said. Spelling and grammar errors may be present and there are little or no text connections.
10-9- The response has several well-developed paragraphs and gives a clear detailed answer to the question. No spelling or grammar errors are present. The response is original, uses text connections and SPECIFIC (CONCRETE) EXAMPLES. There is specific reference to the author's tone and purpose.
8-7- The response is somewhat detailed, but still uses SPECIFIC (CONCRETE) EXAMPLES. Few spelling or grammar errors are present. It may not make relevant text connections.
6-5- The response merely repeats what someone else has already said and has very little originality. Spelling and grammar errors may be present, there are irrelevant text connections and/or uses little to no SPECIFIC (CONCRETE) EXAMPLES .
4-3- The response is unoriginal and merely repeats what someone has already said. Spelling and grammar errors may be present and there are little or no text connections.
2-1- Little or no effort shown.